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Following boycott over Gaza:

Starbucks firing 2,000 workers in the Middle East following boycott over Gaza

Starbucks has been targeted by pro-Palestinian Arab activists, leading the Seattle-based company to dismiss just over 10% of its Middle East staff.

Starbucks firing 2,000 workers in the Middle East following boycott over Gaza

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Watch | Israeli women leaders call out: Never again!

Newly released unity video features members of leading Israeli women's organizations from all sectors, calling on the world to never be silent following the atrocities committed by Hamas against women on October 7.

Watch | Israeli women leaders call out: Never again!

Amit Segal:

Is Netanyahu prolonging the war? | Amit Segal: "a conspiracy theory"

Is Netanyahu prolonging the war due to political considerations? Amit Segal responded to Amnon Abramovich and was supported by journalist Nir Kipnis.

Is Netanyahu prolonging the war? | Amit Segal: "a conspiracy theory"

IAF Chairman’s Conference Holds Largest Political Gathering Following October 7th Attack

Delegation of 21 Legislators Take Part in Israel Allies Foundation’s Annual Chairman’s Conference Dinner at Friends of Zion Museum and Concluding Session with Minister of Intelligence Gila Gamliel.

IAF Chairman’s Conference Holds Largest Political Gathering Following October 7th Attack

Netanyahu decides:

Netanyahu decides: No significant restrictions on Muslim visits to Temple Mount on Ramadan

PM says Israel always works to ensure freedom or worship for all religions in decision not to impose significant restrictions on the Temple Mount during Ramadan due to the security situation.

Netanyahu decides: No significant restrictions on Muslim visits to Temple Mount on Ramadan

Right wing media personality sings “Bibi’s alive”

After receiving reports on the health of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Yinon Magal sang during a radio broadcast: "Bibi is alive, tough luck for all the leftists who hate him."

Right wing media personality sings “Bibi’s alive”

Watch:

Watch: UAV from Syria shot down in Israeli airspace

A UAV was launched from Syria into Israeli territory this morning. The drone was shot down by an F-15.

Watch: UAV from Syria shot down in Israeli airspace

IDF’s LOTAR Counter-Terrorism Unit carried out targeted missions in areas of Khan Yunis

IDF’s LOTAR Counter-Terrorism Unit carried out special and targeted missions in areas of Khan Yunis and located a weapons storage facility in the heart of a residential area.

IDF’s LOTAR Counter-Terrorism Unit carried out targeted missions in areas of Khan Yunis

The incriminating document found in Gaza

A Hamas document found in Gaza reveals its senior officials’ ties with an Al Jazeera reporter. It also shows Hamas' responsibility for the failed launch during Operation Breaking Dawn.

The incriminating document found in Gaza

1 seriously wounded in stabbing attack in Samaria

Soldier in serious condition after stabbing attack at the Yitzhar Junction near Huwara. Attacker neutralized.

1 seriously wounded in stabbing attack in Samaria

Knesset to hold meeting on left-wing violence

MK Tzvi Succot: 'The time has come to deal with those who do not live in Judea and Samaria and continually hamper the settlers.'

Knesset to hold meeting on left-wing violence

Defense Min. to Biden adviser:

Defense Min. to Biden adviser: 'Hezbollah aggression bringing us closer to tipping point'

'We are committed to the diplomatic process, Hezbollah’s aggression brings us closer to critical point in decision-making regarding military activities in Lebanon,' Defense Min. Gallant tells Amos Hochstein, US Senior Advisor to President Biden.

Defense Min. to Biden adviser: 'Hezbollah aggression bringing us closer to tipping point'

Human Rights Organizations:

Human Rights Organizations: Iran executed more than 800 people in a single year

The number has grown with international attention on Gaza and the regime attempting to suppress protests against the country's religious laws.

Human Rights Organizations: Iran executed more than 800 people in a single year

Security forces arrest key terror figure

Following ISA intelligence, police, IDF, arrest central figure in Balata terror infrastructure, preventing imminent terror attack.

Security forces arrest key terror figure

Foreign Min. meets 21 legislators from around the world

Delegation of 21 parliamentarians convenes lunch session with Foreign Min. Israel Katz as part of Israel Allies Foundation’s Annual Chairman’s Conference.

Foreign Min. meets 21 legislators from around the world

US officials clarify:

US officials clarify: Ceasefire in Gaza - only as part of a hostage deal

'Ceasefire which is not within the framework of a deal is a victory for terror,' US gov't source tells Israeli news outlet.

US officials clarify: Ceasefire in Gaza - only as part of a hostage deal

Indian worker killed by antitank missile identified

Patnibin Maxwell, killed by a Hezbollah antitank missile yesterday in northern Israel, is survived by a wife 7 months pregnant and a 5-year-old daughter.

Indian worker killed by antitank missile identified

IDF seals gigantic terror tunnel used by Sinwar's brother

IDF destroys largest terror tunnel discovered in northern Gaza, in which Muhammad Sinwar, brother of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, was filmed driving.

IDF seals gigantic terror tunnel used by Sinwar's brother

Moldova:

New survey reveals Moldova's deep-rooted antisemitism

A new study shows that the European country of Moldova has trends of antisemitism disproportionate to its size or Jewish population.

New survey reveals Moldova's deep-rooted antisemitism

Seven suspected Mossad agents arrested in Turkey

The arrest joins a series of operations Turkey has undertaken against Israeli intelligence operatives.

Seven suspected Mossad agents arrested in Turkey

IDF discovers:

IDF discovers dozens of terrorists hiding among Gaza civilian population

IDF troops continue operating in the Hamad area in western Khan Yunis; apprehend dozens of Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists who hid among the civilian population and attempted to flee the area.

IDF discovers dozens of terrorists hiding among Gaza civilian population

Liberman:

Liberman: UN Secretary-General 'hypocritical and antisemitic'

MK Avigdor Liberman rips Secretary-General António Guterres, calls for him to be declared persona non grata.

Liberman: UN Secretary-General 'hypocritical and antisemitic'

Pres. Herzog:

Pres. Herzog: World must punish Hamas for sexual violence

'Hamas and its allies are trying to discredit the report, world must react strongly by condemning and punishing Hamas,' Israel's Pres. Isaac Herzog says.

Pres. Herzog: World must punish Hamas for sexual violence

Mob surrounds Jewish community building in Montreal

The protesters are calling for an intifada against Israel and harassing anyone entering or leaving the Jewish community's central building.

Mob surrounds Jewish community building in Montreal

IDF fears mass departure of career soldiers

Numerous career officers say that where reservists have received an outpouring of support and appreciation, career soldiers have been left to fend for themselves.

IDF fears mass departure of career soldiers

Gantz to US officials:

Gantz to US officials: Ending war without Rafah operation unacceptable to Israel

'Ending the war without clearing out Rafah is like sending a firefighter to extinguish 80% of the fire,' Minister Benny Gantz tells National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.

Gantz to US officials: Ending war without Rafah operation unacceptable to Israel

IDF intercepts UAV fired from Syria

IDF fighter jet intercepts unmanned aerial vehicle that entered Israeli territory from Syria and made its way towards the Golan Heights.

IDF intercepts UAV fired from Syria

US envoy visits Lebanon:

US envoy visits Lebanon: A diplomatic solution is the only way

US special envoy Amos Hochstein tells reporters a diplomatic solution is key to ending the hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel.

US envoy visits Lebanon: A diplomatic solution is the only way

US airman pleads guilty to leaking classified documents

Jack Teixeira, charged with leaking classified military documents on a social media platform, admits wrongdoing in federal court after striking a plea deal.

US airman pleads guilty to leaking classified documents

Brother of dentist shot in San Diego:

Brother of murdered Jewish dentist: He was murdered in cold blood in an act of hate

Brother of San Diego-area Jewish dentist who was shot dead at his office: Those saying this was not a hate crime need to rethink what they define as hate.

Brother of murdered Jewish dentist: He was murdered in cold blood in an act of hate

Republican primaries:

Republican primaries: Trump defeats Haley in North Dakota

The contest in North Dakota is the last before Super Tuesday, when 15 states will hold their primaries.

Republican primaries: Trump defeats Haley in North Dakota

Search for missing girl enters eighth day

Thousands of searchers have been working around the clock in the Tzfat region, but have yet to find any trace of the missing 9-year-old Hymanut Kassou.

Search for missing girl enters eighth day

Swiss President:

Swiss President: Antisemitism has no place in Switzerland

Swiss President Viola Amherd responds to stabbing of haredi man in Zurich by 15-year-old who pledged allegiance to ISIS.

Swiss President: Antisemitism has no place in Switzerland

Foreign Ministry:

Foreign Ministry: Convene the Security Council immediately

Following UN report on Hamas' sexual violence on October 7, Israel’s Foreign Ministry calls for Security Council to convene with the aim of designating Hamas as a terrorist organization.

Foreign Ministry: Convene the Security Council immediately

Unity slogan 'not inclusive to Arab students'

An Israeli college has changed the popular wartime slogan 'together, we will be victorious', saying that it could be offensive to Arab students.

Unity slogan 'not inclusive to Arab students'

UN report:

UN report: Reasonable grounds to believe Hamas committed mass rape

Israeli Ambassador questions whether the UN will take action after releasing a report finding compelling evidence of Hamas' sexual crimes on October and against hostages or if it will continue to ignore the Israeli victims.

UN report: Reasonable grounds to believe Hamas committed mass rape

IDF Spokesman:

IDF Spokesman: 'Hamas treated Israeli women like animals'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari describes recording of UNRWA teacher who took part in October 7 massacre in which a female hostage was described as a 'horse' and as property.

IDF Spokesman: 'Hamas treated Israeli women like animals'

Israeli Businesswoman:

Israeli Businesswoman: 'We need to flood Gaza with food'

Businesswoman Shoham Teller, who has led commercial projects in Gaza, suggests a way to prevent another instance of a mob swarming humanitarian aid trucks.

Israeli Businesswoman: 'We need to flood Gaza with food'

Recordings reveal:

Recordings reveal UNRWA teachers who took part in October 7 massacre

IDF publishes recordings of 2 UNRWA teachers who served as Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists who participated in the massacre, 1 of whom claimed to have kidnapped a Jewish woman.

Recordings reveal UNRWA teachers who took part in October 7 massacre

UN:

Amb. to UN summoned back to Israel over suppression of rape report

Foreign Minister Israel Katz ordered Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan to return to Israel for consultations in light of attempts to suppress evidence of Hamas' rape and other sexual crimes against Israeli women on October 7.

Amb. to UN summoned back to Israel over suppression of rape report